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SAFA-SNN: Sparsity-Aware On-Device Few-Shot Class-Incremental Learning with Fast-Adaptive Structure of Spiking Neural Network
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Jefferson City police kill dog that was attacking a child
A small child was hospitalized Thursday evening after being attacked by a pit bull in Jefferson City, prompting officers to kill the dog due to safety concerns, according to a news release from the Jefferson City Police Department. According to the JCPD, the attack occurred around 7:43 p.m. in the 1000 block of Jackson Street. Police say multiple 911 calls reported a pit bull mauling a small child as the attack continued while responders were en route.
Jefferson City police kill pit bull attacking child
A small child was hospitalized Thursday evening after being attacked by two pit bulls in Jefferson City. Police say one of the dogs was killed due to immediate safety concerns. According to the Jefferson City Police Department, the attack occurred around 7:43 p.m. in the 1000 block of Jackson Street. Multiple 911 calls reported a pit bull mauling a small child, with the attack still in progress when first responders were en route.
Jefferson City police kill pit bull attacking child Original
A small child was hospitalized Thursday evening after being attacked by two pit bulls in Jefferson City. Police say one of the dogs was killed due to immediate safety concerns. According to the Jefferson City Police Department, the attack occurred around 7:43 p.m. in the 1000 block of Jackson Street. Multiple 911 calls reported a pit bull mauling a small child, with the attack still in progress when first responders were en route.
Higbee man seriously injured in motorcycle crash south of Moberly
A 39-year-old man from Higbee was seriously injured early Friday morning in a motorcycle crash 3 miles south of Moberly, according to a crash report from Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Route A when the driver traveled off the roadway and was ejected, according to the report. According to the report, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Randolph County Ambulance, and Higbee Rural Fire also responded to the scene.
Sedalia passes ordinance to limit excessive engine braking noise
In response to resident concerns, the Sedalia City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday banning the use of unmuffled engine braking systems within city limits. According to a news release from the city of Sedalia, this action comes in response to ongoing complaints from residents about excessive engine noise, particularly along Broadway Boulevard. The effort was led by Councilman Lee R.
Columbia tap water is clearing up after discoloration
COLUMBIA — The city of Columbia said Thursday it expects tap water discoloration to clear up within 24 hours as excess minerals are flushed out of the system. The city maintains that, despite the discoloration, the tap water is safe to drink. "We started seeing issues late Tuesday, and then into Wednesday morning is when the majority of people started seeing things," said Jason West, city of Columbia Utilities Communication and Outreach Supervisor.
42-year-old man killed in Osage County rollover crash
A Westphalia man was killed Saturday in a single-vehicle crash in Osage County, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as the vehicle entered a left curve and traveled off the right side of the roadway, according to the report. The driver overcorrected, causing the vehicle to return to the roadway and then veer off the left side. The vehicle re-entered the southbound lane before overturning.
Missouri Department of Revenue debuts mobile office
The Missouri Department of Revenue is launching a mobile license office to conduct license office business across Missouri. According to a news release from the department, the new office will be on display and operational on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol. People with the required documents will be able to receive the same services at the mobile unit as from their local contract license office.
Hearing set for soldier charged in 2024 homicide Fort Leonard Wood Original
A U.S. Army soldier accused in connection with the death of Sgt. Sarah Roque is scheduled for an Article 32 hearing on May 6 at Fort Leonard Wood, according to a news release from Fort Leonard Wood. Specialist Wooster Rancy, assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, now faces charges of murder and obstructing justice, according to the release. Rancy was placed in pretrial confinement shortly after Roque’s body was discovered in a dumpster.
Fatal crash on Missouri Highway 7 leaves two dead
BENTON COUNTY — Two people are dead after a crash Friday night caused an SUV to go off a bridge and into Truman Lake near Warsaw, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Highway Patrol Troop A confirmed that the body of the SUV driver was recovered from Truman Lake by the patrol’s dive team on Saturday afternoon. Authorities initially reduced traffic on Missouri Route 7 to one lane during recovery operations.
OATS Transit receives grant to give rides to veterans at no fare
OATS Transit has received a $10,000 grant from Veterans United Foundation that it will use to provide rides to veterans at no cost in the mid-Missouri region. OATS Transit is a Missouri nonprofit transportation provider. The OATS Transit mid-Missouri office is based in Columbia and serves Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage and Pulaski counties, according to the OATS Transit website.
Southern Boone names new middle school assistant principal
The Southern Boone School District has named Lindsey Hammann the new assistant principal of Southern Boone Middle School. According to a news release from the school district, Hammann will begin her new role on July 1. Hammann is in her 15th year in education and is completing her third year teaching kindergarten at the primary school.
Eagle Bluffs Elementary School principal announced
Sarah Sicht has been selected to be the principal at Eagle Bluffs Elementary School, according to a news release from Columbia Public Schools. Eagle Bluffs Elementary School is currently under construction and will open in fall 2026. Sicht is currently the principal at Benton STEM Elementary School, according to the news release. Sicht will step into her new role next school year, leading the recruitment of staff and overseeing preparations for Eagle Bluffs’ opening next year.
Love Your Block community project applications close Friday
Friday is the last day to apply for the Love Your Block Mini-Grant Program in Columbia. Application forms of the Love Your Block Mini-Grant Program are available on the city of Columbia website. The application process started on Feb. 14. Community members in central or northeast Columbia can receive up to $2,500 to fund neighborhood improvement projects like community gardens, tree planting, home repairs and public art installations.
Business loop plan study moves forward with an unfrozen federal grant
The city of Columbia just received a green light to move forward with developments along Business Loop. Earlier this month, a $2.13 million grant from the department of transportation was temporarily frozen due to a nationwide pause on federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
One lane of I-70 in Cooper County to close for core drilling
The Missouri Department of Transportation will begin core drilling operations on Interstate 70 next week. Two short segments of I-70 in Cooper County will narrow to one lane. According to the news release from MoDOT, the closures are as follows if weather permits: Westbound I-70 between mile markers 113 and 113.2: Right lane closed nightly, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, to Friday, Feb. 28.
Kehoe orders Capitol dome to shine red and gold for Chiefs
The Missouri Capitol dome will shine red and gold beginning Friday night in celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIX appearance. Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered the dome to shine red and gold nightly through Sunday night. "We're proud to call the Kansas City Chiefs Missouri's team and light our state's Capitol red and gold as the Chiefs seek a Super Bowl three-peat this Sunday," Kehoe said in a news release.
K-9 training turns into unexpected drug bust in Osage Beach Original
The Osage Beach Police Department, Miller County Sheriff’s Office, and Mid-Missouri Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force made a drug arrest during a routine K-9 training session Jan. 31, according to a news release. Officers from the three departments were gearing up for a K-9 training when a vehicle pulled up, asking for directions to Osage Beach, according to the news release. The driver and passenger both showed signs of impairment, according to Osage Beach police.
CPS announces alternative instruction plan for inclement weather days
Columbia Public Schools has announced its plan to use a program Alternative Method of Instruction for the 2024-25 school year when inclement weather prevents schools from being in session. According to an email sent to CPS families, this new policy is in response to new state law requirements and aims to ensure students can continue their education on snow days and other weather-related closures.
DWI crash leaves one on-duty officer injured in Columbia
A crash involving an on-duty Columbia Police Department vehicle left one officer injured Friday night, according to a news release from the department. The crash occurred in the 2300 block of Oakland Gravel Road. Gabriel Antonio Garcia-Vasquez, 44, of Columbia was arrested for driving while intoxicated and having no operator’s license, according to the release. The officer was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries, according to the release.
Columbia Police arrest two suspects for assault Original
Columbia police arrested two suspects for assault on Friday in the 2800 block of Primrose Drive, according to a news release from the Columbia Police Department. Alexander Aklan, 28, was arrested for first-degree assault, armed criminal action, first-degree trafficking and unlawful use of a weapon, according to the release. Felicia Hay, 33, was arrested for first-degree assault. Both suspects are from Columbia.
Columbia Public Schools announces changes to its 2024-25 school year calendar
Columbia Public Schools announced changes to its 2024-25 school year calendar, after the Columbia School Board voted to add two instructional days during its October meeting. Revised calendars are available on the district’s website. The changes for the current school year are as follows: Feb. 7 is now an Early Release "D" Day for elementary schools and Early Release “B” Day for secondary schools Feb.
Woman seriously injured in Callaway County crash
A 54-year-old woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 63 at Renz Farm Road Friday afternoon, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the woman was driving an SUV through the path of another vehicle and was struck in the process. The SUV driver was seriously injured and a male passenger received minor injuries. According to the report, both were taken to University Hospital.
Two-vehicle crash leaves motorcycle driver seriously injured in Callaway County
A 51-year-old Callaway County man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route WW west of Millersburg Sunday afternoon, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash happened when the man was driving a motorcycle and failed to negotiate a sharp curve and crossed the center of the roadway, striking an SUV. The man was taken to University Hospital with serious injuries, the driver of the SUV was not injured, according to the report.
No-parking zone established near Cooper’s Landing
Parking has been limited to the west side of Smith Hatchery Road near Cooper's Landing, the Boone County Sheriff's Office said in an announcement Monday. The Boone County Commission approved a recommendation early this month to establish a no-parking zone on the east side of the road. Vehicles parked on both sides of the road can prevent the safe passage of emergency vehicles including tanker trucks and ambulances, according to Boone County Sheriff's Office.
Single-vehicle crash leaves the driver seriously injured
One person was seriously injured after a crash Saturday night. The crash occurred on Route U at Schooler Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash happened when the vehicle was westbound on Schooler Road and failed to stop at a stop sign, according to the report. The sedan then traveled across Route U and struck a tree. The driver, an 18-year-old male, received serious injuries, according to the report. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital.
Two Georgia men arrested in Ashland for coercing man to cash bad checks Original
Ashland police arrested two men from Georgia who allegedly coerced a person into cashing a fraudulent check on Friday. Jawon Adams, 25, and D’Andre Smith, 32, were arrested for second-degree kidnapping, forgery, possession of a forging instrument and passing a bad check. Police say they responded to a local bank around 10:30 a.m. to a person who was allegedly attempting to cash a bad check.
Missouri Task Force 1 returns home safely after deployment to Francine
Missouri Task Force 1 returned home safely Saturday from its mission in Louisiana to support Hurricane Francine relief efforts. The Boone County Fire Protection District said team members were deeply grateful for the opportunity to assist those in need. The team was dispatched to Louisiana ahead of Francine's landfall on Tuesday. The task force was activated as a Type III team with 35 personnel, 10 ground support personnel, over 100,000 pounds of equipment and two live find K-9 units.
Liquid Biopsy in Bladder Cancer
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